Cerevellum Hindsight 35 Rearview Camera System
urbanvelo.org

Given the traffic in the United States and the way that the legal system looks down upon cyclists, it is no surprise that rear view cameras are coming into play. There are a number of people out there using headcams on their daily commute to document potential crashes or otherwise unsafe driving, and the $299 Hindsight 35 is a simply an extention of that. The bar mounted display is attached to a rear camera providing a real-time view of what’s behind, just like a luxury car. It also incorporates a black-box recording function where it…

Day 12: El Campo to West Columbia – 50 Miles – Faulty Tube, Rough Road, Smoke and Almost home
by Jim Fox                Cycling Across Texas
I was hoping to end the day in Angleton today, but decided to split the distance between today and tomorrow and stop in West Columbia. I will have about 50 miles to go tomorrow and the last 20 or so miles will be on roads that I’m familiar with. With any luck, those miles should go quick.

The morning started out a bit discouraging. Not even a half a mile from my hotel I had a flat. Stopped to change it, and the supposedly new tube I was about to install was leaking before I even put it in the tire. For you non-bikers that are reading, a bit of air goes in the tube to get it to hold its shape before you put it on the rim and in the tire. The ‘new’ tube I pulled out the box this morning wouldn’t even hold the small amount of initial inflation. DOH! I have plenty of tubes, so I pulled out another one and completed the tire change. It held for the rest of the day. I had a bit of headwind nearly all day, but otherwise the ride was rather uneventful. Oh wait, I remember seeing a truck pulling a boat trailer…not all…

Roosevelt Park to Mission Espada and to Siclovia Event
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
October 7, 2012 8:00 am
331 Roosevelt, San Antonio, TX
Meet at 8:00 at Roosevelt Park at the intersection of Lone Star Blvd, Mission Road for a leisurely 17 mile ride from the Roosevelt Park over the newly opened trail along the San Antonio River and then on local streets to Mission Espada and back again to the Park.  After the ride those wishing to participate in the Siclovia festivities on Broadway will bicycle as a group to Siclovia.  For more information on the ride, contact ride leader Alice Pearce at (210) 286-7166. For more information about the Siclovia festivities visit its website at www.siclovia.org/

Traffic Skills 101 Cycling Course, Sept. 30
by marc            BikeDFW

Even if you think you are an experienced cyclist, this course may be for you. There is always something new that you will discover about cycling safety, skills and handling with the TS 101 course. Or, if you are like me, the course may make you aware of some of the bad riding habits you might have picked up over the years. If anything, the course also servers as a great refresher of stuff you may already know. It’s well worth the time if…

Members needed for Bicycle Advisory Council
By Pam LeBlanc            Fit City
Got some ideas on how to make Austin a better city for cyclists?

The City of Austin’s Bicycle Advisory Council advises city officials and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to the use of bikes. Members work with city staffers and other officials to improve cycling conditions in Austin.

The council will elect four new standing members and at least three alternate members on Oct. 18. …

‘Ghost Bike’ placed along Texas highway
CNHI
MINERAL WELLS, Texas — Similar to a roadside cross, a white “ghost bike” has been erected as a memorial to a fallen cyclist who has been killed or severely injured by a motor vehicle.

A white mountain bike was placed alongside U.S. Highway 180 West , near where a woman died after she was struck from behind by the driver of a pickup truck.

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jeffrey Poole said the completed investigation into Monday’s fatal wreck…

White bike a haunting reminder for motorists to share the road
Mineral Wells Index
By LIBBY CLUETT
Similar to a roadside cross, a white “ghost bike” is a memorial to a fallen cyclist who has been killed or severely injured by a motor vehicle.

On Tuesday morning Iris Stagner’s family members and friends installed a white mountain bike alongside U.S. Highway 180 West, just west of the Brazos River bridge, near where she died Monday evening, after she was struck from behind by the driver of a pickup truck. Ghost bikes, dappled throughout Texas, the nation and world, are meant not only as a memorial to the…

Conquer the Coast cycling event attracts more than 1,000 riders to the Coastal Bend
By: Sarah Acosta            caller.com
A ride over three bridges, through five cities and several scenic sky lines makes the 9th annual Conquer the Coast ride one of the unique courses in Texas.

More than 1,000 cyclists will take over the coast line Saturday during the bike riding event, which will start and end at Whataburger Field. …

Memorial ride planned for Friday for Mineral Wells cyclist
By Domingo Ramirez Jr.            www.star-telegram.com
Iris Stagner was a fitness and bicycle advocate, helping to bring exercise equipment to her workplace and make Texas roadways safer for cyclists.

The 54-year-old mother of two especially loved the bicycle trails in Mineral Wells, where she lived.

“Iris knew that the more bicyclists there are in a community, the safer it is for all of them,” said Robin Stallings, executive director of Bike Texas in Austin. “Unfortunately for all of us, Iris Stagner died about 50 years too soon.” …

Interbike!
by djcurtin            bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
For the uninitiated Interbike is the largest cycling trade show in the US. It’s a chance for dealers like Bicycle Sport Shop to meet with product makers and distributors and to make buying decisions that will impact what you see in your local shop. It’s sort of like the bike shop going down to the bike shop to pick up a few things–we’ve all done that, right?

I’ve always wanted to come to Interbike. Not because my job necessitates it (our buyers are here doing the aforementioned work), but because it’s a chance to see all the latest product offerings from nearly every…

@usacycling Did you know there is a LIVE feed for @USACcollegiate track nats?! http://t.co/bejyqoZV Let's hear it for the collegiate racers!

— Loren Egg (@loren_egg) September 20, 2012

Top 10 for @BabyHaga with a broken collarbone in the 4km at #collnats

— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) September 20, 2012

Event: Kids Kup Huntsville Classic – When: Sat Oct 6, 2012 Where: Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX Event Statu… http://t.co/zGrAA80y

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 20, 2012

Here’s our schedule for this fall:

2012 Dirt Derby
September 25th – December 11th, 2012

6:15 PM Kids/Juniors… http://t.co/QCmT2Wwa

— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) September 20, 2012

Stellar jaunt this morning in NW Park. The big #TXCX series is just two weeks away.

— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) September 20, 2012

First bicycle commute since 9/5 – I'm out of practice! Humid but really enjoyable spin to the office this morning.

— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) September 20, 2012

CycleXTexas Day 12 Update is now posted. Summary: Faulty Tube, Rough Road, Smoke..and almost home! https://t.co/NdQlLDYV

— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) September 20, 2012

https://twitter.com/CrystalKalogris/status/248977083685040128

Jessica Prinner of @MSUCyclingTeam takes silver in the 3km pursuit at #collnats

— The SCCCC (@SCCCC) September 21, 2012

Awesome picture form tonights events. Fidel Goytia going FAST! http://t.co/dSoBUbVh

— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 21, 2012

Stress + a poor diet + a lack of riding means riding like doo doo when you finally get on the bike. I just had a rude awakening tonight.

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 21, 2012